Healthcare Triage
New Obesity Drugs May Impact Mental Health
In mid to late 2023 there was a flurry of news reports about patients taking new weight loss drugs reporting associated mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts. There's still a lot of research to be done to fully understand...
Healthcare Triage
What Kind of Exercise Is Best for Depression?
We already know exercise is good for us, including our mental health, but we still have some questions. Like, what kind of exercise is best? And at what intensity?
Curated Video
Are We in a Loneliness Epidemic?
Studies indicate that 1 in 5 Americans always or often feel lonely or socially isolated. The overall impact of loneliness on mental wellness is still being determined, however researchers suggest the risk effects of loneliness, isolation...
Curated Video
Gender-Affirming Care: What Doctors Really Think
Currently, almost 2% of high school students in the U.S. identify as transgender, and a growing number of teens are being diagnosed with gender dysphoria, according to a study by the CDC. As a result, there is an increased demand for...
Curated Video
A Blood Test That Can Diagnose Depression?
Did you know there’s a blood test that can detect your risk of depression? why aren’t we using it? Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, with 1 in every 6 adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. And...
Curated Video
Can Psilocybin or MDMA Treat Depression and Anxiety?
There's even a study using psilocybin (from mushrooms) to help doctors and nurses suffering from burnout! So why the excitement, and what's the downside? We’ll break it down, recap highs and lows from key studies, explain how these drugs...
Curated Video
Are Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time?
Greg’s kids are allowed on their digital devices until lunch time and, because of this, they often spend their weekend mornings glued to a screen. Is this bad for their mental and social development? Greg brings this question to Prof....
The Guardian
Mental Health Advocacy and Action: Seni's Law
After Seni Lewis died from being restrained by 11 police officers at Bethlem Royal Hospital, his family worked tirelessly for justice and reform. In this video, Seni's mother sits down with the families of other people who died in police...
The Guardian
Remebering Seni: a Call for Justice
In August, 2010, Seni Lewis died in Bethlem Royal Hospital after being restrainted by 11 police officers while experiencing a mental health crisis. Years later, graffiti commemorating Seni appeared on artwork outside the hospital,...
The Guardian
Voices for Change: Confronting Racism in Healthcare and Justice
Grafitti outside Bethlem Royal Hospital commemorating a young black man's death, served as a powerful reminder of systemic racism within the healthcare and justice systems. In this video, medical workers and an activist discuss how the...
Great Big Story
Aerialist Kayla Dyches on Overcoming Anorexia Through Circus Arts
Kayla Dyches shares her journey from battling anorexia to becoming a professional aerialist, finding strength and recovery through circus arts.
Curated Video
Are You Healthy?
Dr. Forrester explains the importance of recognizing mental and emotional well-being for a person’s overall health.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Cory Richards - The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within
Cory Richards, a former professional mountain climber and National Geographic photographer, has transitioned into writing, focusing on his experiences with mental health. His memoir, "The Color of Everything," delves into his journey...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Cory Richards - Risking My Life in Order to Save It
Cory Richards, a former National Geographic photographer and professional mountain climber, reflects on his experiences summiting Mount Everest without oxygen in 2016. Despite the accomplishment, he realized that his pursuit of climbing,...
Great Big Story
Preston Martin, Empowerment through Trans Bodybuilding
Discover Preston Martin's inspiring journey in the Trans Bodybuilding Competition and how it promotes mental health and self-acceptance.
Great Big Story
How Barbers Are Encouraging Men to Open Up About Mental Health Issues
Barbershops serving as safe spaces to tackle mental health issues in the black community, as founder Lorenzo Lewis reveals the power of dialogue and empowerment.
Great Big Story
Inside the Library Fighting Homelessness
A powerful journey of hope and transformation from the streets to the library
Great Big Story
From Lifting Weights to Olympic Dreams: Battling Bipolar Disorder in the World of Weightlifting
Discover the inspiring journey of overcoming depression and bipolar disorder through weightlifting. Join the conversation on mental health in sports and breaking stigma.
Seven Dimensions
3 Principles for Creating a Learning Culture
Successful organizations make learning and development, and continuous improvement, a priority. A culture of learning is created when organizations value and encourage individual and collective learning and development. Organizations...
Curated Video
Learn Why Sleeping Is SO Important!
Sleep is VERY important, let's learn more about it!
Great Big Story
Isaiah Griffin: A bodybuilder's tale of resilience and self-acceptance
Isaiah Griffin shares his transformative journey from battling keloids to finding strength and confidence through bodybuilding.
Curated Video
A Mental Health Journey of Understanding, Acceptance, and Hope
This video emphasizes the importance of a better understanding and acceptance of psychotic conditions through scientific advancements, education, and combating stigma. It highlights the value of early identification, comprehensive...
Curated Video
Embracing Creativity and Purpose Through Psychosis
This video explores the potential advantages of psychotic experiences, such as enhanced creativity and the capacity for deep introspection. For Dara Sanandaji, this introspection led to profound personal growth, a renewed sense of...
Curated Video
Learning and Growing Through Mania and Psychosis
Dara Sanandaji's life with bipolar disorder encouraged him to become more introspective and to guide his own approach to dealing with mental illness. Despite the challenges, Dara's dedication to self-improvement and learning from his...